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    Craig Counsell

    CraigCounsell

    • Shortstop
    • Birthdate
      21/8/1970
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Right
    • Birthplace
      South Bend, IN
    • College
      Notre Dame

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .255
    • HR
      42
    • RBI
      390
    • OPS
      .686
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    Biography

    Position Shortstop
    Birthdate21/8/1970
    BAT/THRLeft/Right
    BirthplaceSouth Bend, IN
    CollegeNotre Dame

    Career History

    Milwaukee Brewers
    Milwaukee Brewers2004-2004, 2007-2011 (6 Seasons)
    Arizona Diamondbacks
    Arizona Diamondbacks2000-2003, 2005-2006 (6 Seasons)
    Los Angeles          Dodgers
    Los Angeles Dodgers1999*-1999 (1 Season)
    Florida              Marlins
    Florida Marlins1997*-1999* (3 Seasons)
    Colorado             Rockies
    Colorado Rockies1995-1995, 1997-1997* (2 Seasons)

    Career Highlights

    NLCS MVP
    NLCS MVP
    2001

    Latest Videos

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    MLB to produce local broadcasts for Tigers, NHL's Red Wings

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    Astros LHP Josh Hader working way back from shoulder injury

    Astros LHP Josh Hader working way back from shoulder injury

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    Ketel Marte happy to return after Diamondbacks sought trade

    Ketel Marte happy to return after Diamondbacks sought trade

    Second baseman Ketel Marte has no ill feelings after the Diamondbacks were open to the possibility of trading him this offseason, saying "I want to be here."
    Diamondbacks' Saalfrank has shoulder surgery, to miss season

    Diamondbacks' Saalfrank has shoulder surgery, to miss season

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    Fantasy baseball reactions to MLB offseason trades, signings

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